Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Siewert for her follow-up question. I obviously don't accept the premise of her question. The government has worked very hard this year to make sure we put additional supports in place for all Australians. Those supports remain in place today and they will remain in place after Christmas—into the first three months of 2021. We will continue to monitor the situation to make sure we balance the supports that have been put in place to make sure Australians are supported through this pandemic. Senator Siewert would be well aware that the government has always been committed to making sure our welfare system is targeted so that we are providing the level of support to make sure individuals get the support they need to recognise their individual circumstances. I reject the premise of the question you first asked, Senator Siewert. This government remains committed to supporting all Australians.